Chevrolet L.D.R.G in 1:72

[jjb89]

Hi!
Let me introduce myself by my work. Currently I working at Chevy L.R.D.G truck.
I started them yesterday, actually I maked this:

Hope You Enjoy!:)

Sorry, if I write this post in the wrong place...

[cgutzmer]

That looks great! This is a good spot :) if you plan on more projects, I can make you a sub forum of your own.
Thanks!
Chris

[jjb89]

Thanks Chris, I have more projects started (3D-ready, waiting for test build or painting), but I dont't show them here yet. When I finish Chevy, I return to them and show on forum.

In this model I already done the cab:

[cgutzmer]

Super! What programs do you use? those look REALLY good :) I see some really hard curves to take care of but nothing over the top. Just give a shout (via pm) if you want your own sub forum like the other guys) have any older stuff you want to show off/sell? :)
Chris

[Blackronin]

I love the chevrolet. I'm here lurking and waiting for it. :)

[Alcides]

Very interesting. I think is going to be fun to build that lights in 1/72.

[jjb89]

Today, I make wheels and chassis.

cgutzmer, Now I learning modeling in Rhino 3D, paint parts in Corel DRAW and some times in Photoshop. This truck has little hard to unroll shape, but I allready done most difficult parts (like hood):)

Blackronin I love too :)

Alcides Yes, but more fun will be with chassis:)
P.S. I love Yerba too!

Thanks for interesting!

[doctormax]

this looks really good

[jjb89]

Almost ready...

[doctormax]

It sure looks good, wish I knew how to use that software to do my citroen traction 11 avant just can't figure it out at all

[JT Fox]

I'm very impressed, great job.

Cheers JTF

[airdave]

this does look like some seriously nice design work!
(but the steering wheel is on the wrong side)


in 1/72 scale? are you nuts?
I see some pretty small elements in this design that I would not attempt at 1/72!

[jjb89]

doctormax, Your Cirtoen is much more complicated than Chevy, but possible:)

JT Fox, thanks!

airdave, No, steering wheel is in correct side, look on the photos here: http://www.lrdg.org/historical_photos_Equipment.htm

This truck will be little hard to build, but not impossible :) I will add optional parts, or make two versions in different hard levels.

3D model is ready, I think:) Now on I'm start unrolling and painting parts.

P.S. Sorry, if my english isn't correctly...

[Alcides]

jjb89 your 3d model looks very impresive. I'm looking forward for the unroll.

Do you know about Yerba? That's is a surprise, I always think is an Argentinian/Uruguayan affair :D

[Krzychu74]

Hello!
Good work jjb89! I wait for unroll of parts. :)

Best ragards.
Krzychu74

[jjb89]

Thanks to all, I unrolled and painted (CorelDRAW) some parts, it is very small so I don't use Photoshop. What do you think?

Maybe I make 'The Desert Pink camo':D too.

Alcides In last 2-3 years drinking Yerba in Poland is quite popular:), check the photo of my bombilla (handmaded by my father).

[doctormax]

looks good and the colour seems nice. whats yerba what happen to Lech lager a Polish beer is popular here tastse that is popular over here in Ireland

[Alcides]

The parts looks nice, I like that color but a Desert pink camo, wow!!! ;)

About yerba, well you've to say: I'm drinking MATE. In Argentina we call the drink by the name of recipient which is mate. The words in my logo are: "Modelos Mate Amargo" witch roughly translated Could be: Mate Bitter Models :)

Just curious , Where is the yerba from in Polonia ?

Your bombilla looks very well , better than a lot of bombillas I can buy here. Congrats your father for the build.

[jjb89]

Hi!
Unrolling parts is almoat ready:) Some of parts I redesigned, like wheels.
I removed the rim, I think it will be unneed complication. I maked two versions of wheels: simple and little harder to cut but most attractive (recomended:)). What do think?
I maked a cover too.

doctormax I don't know what happen to Lech in Ireland, but is a lot of other very tasted polish beers:D

Alcides,sorry for wrong namenclature, when I write in english, sometimes forgot of it... "Polish" Yerba is import mainly from Argetina;) and Paraguay. Most popular brands are Amanda, Pajarito, Cruz de Malta or Rosamonte:) (what a off-topic:D)

[cgutzmer]

having two styles of wheels is mighty nice :)
Chris

[jjb89]

So I make some other parts those like wheels.

[Alcides]

Hi!
Unrolling parts is almoat ready:) Some of parts I redesigned, like wheels.
I removed the rim, I think it will be unneed complication. I maked two versions of wheels: simple and little harder to cut but most attractive (recomended:)). What do think?


Looks good and if good to give choices to the builder. It's more work for the designer but good the modeler.

I like the carton look in the cover.


Alcides,sorry for wrong namenclature, when I write in english, sometimes forgot of it... "Polish" Yerba is import mainly from Argetina;) and Paraguay. Most popular brands are Amanda, Pajarito, Cruz de Malta or Rosamonte:) (what a off-topic:D)

You don't have to apologize we're just chatting. Mate it's very related to papermodeling/designing for me, I drink mate while I'm building/designing :D I'm drinking mate made with Cruz de Malta right now. :)

By the way I've been in your site and the model of Fowler B5 is very interesting.

Regards
Alcides

[jjb89]

I like the carton look in the cover.
Next covers will be in the same style:)

I drink mate while I'm building/designing

I some times too ( actually Pajarito;) )

By the way I've been in your site and the model of Fowler B5 is very interesting.

I prepare to another steam vehicle, but now, I must finish my previous projects.

JB.

[Alcides]

Congrats!!! You have got your own folder :) Any news about the Chevrolet ?

[jjb89]

Thanks Alcides, parts in desert sand camo done, instruction and desert pink camo almost:)
(in PDF contours are little bit stronger and colours are different, than in this jpeg)

Regards.

[cgutzmer]

thats gonna be a beauty! :)
Chris

[jjb89]

Desert Pink Camo - ready:D

[Alcides]

I'm not going to show it to my daughter :D

[jjb89]

Yes, it looks more like truck for dolls, than military vehicle:)...but I think it's different by others camos and quite attractive.

Instruciton is ready, so all of digital work is over. Test build soon!

[jjb89]

Test build started!

Paper is the same like KW-2, laser print, retouching by acrilic.
Some of part will be dissect and glue egde to edge for better effect.

Regards JB.

[cgutzmer]

Got a thought for ya - one thing I always thought would be a nice touch on vehicles would be an option for headlights :) THink really little plastic canopies :) this would also open up a nice option for those that are so inclined to add led headlights if it struck their fancy.

Looking really good though and thanks for the update!
Chris

[airdave]

wow you obviously have some (micro) building skills!

but thats way too complicated a model (for me) at such a small scale.

[jjb89]

Thanks AirDave, I have a problem with my alergy (can't use super-glues, griptapes, or oil paints:() so I can't build on level what I want. This are downloadable models so You can print another copy and training:)

Chris Its good idea with led lights, but I can't that, and I my model have 'masked' lights (right painted on black, left covered),
But maybe someone do this :)

Another update:

[jjb89]

Next part of photos:
Lights, seat, and foot pedals.

Regards!

[Dragos]

Looks good.

[cgutzmer]

fabulous! can I get a shot along with something to show the actual size? :) that would be great!

[jjb89]

Thanks!
Size is... small:)

[JT Fox]

Thanks!
Size is... small:)

Understatement.

Cheers JTF

[Alcides]

Beautiful!!! I want to build one. What do you use to cut the curves, a x-acto knife ?

[jjb89]

Thanks:), some times I use finger neil's scissors, but more Olfa Design Knife AK-3 (you can see it on one photo in KW-2 thread (first page))

[jjb89]

Model is ready:),
Invite all to finish gallery:

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm64/jjb89_bucket/1-1.jpg
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Hope You enjoi it!

[JT Fox]

Stunning, I love the underframe detail.

Cheers JTF

[Dragos]

Very nice and detailed , but isn't a little "empty" ? I mean a LDRG car should have a lot a things attached ( supply boxes , barrels, canisters....)?

[jjb89]

JT Fox, thanks.
Dragos, Your right, but epquipment will not accommodate to one A4 sheet:D This a basic version:)(so it have only radio boxe)

But I make a free addon and put on my site, with barrels, canisters, sand matt, machine gun.

[cgutzmer]

uhhhhh why cant it be more than one page? it would be really nice to include it all in one shot! :)
Chris

[Alcides]

I love it!!! Is the exhaust card too?

When is going to be available ?

[jjb89]

Cgutzmer right, I mean the truck parts are on all A4 format,
and equipment will be on 1/2 or less, and ...I don't know what this mean, probably I have little bit less sleep:D
All will be in one PDF haha

Alcides really near soon, when I make instruction to equipment.
All You see is from basic PDF. In the kit is template to make exhaust, it is wire.

[jjb89]

Few photos in sunlight:

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm64/jjb89_bucket/5-2.jpg
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http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm64/jjb89_bucket/th_7-2.jpg (http://s293.photobucket.com/albums/mm64/jjb89_bucket/?action=view&current=7-2.jpg) http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm64/jjb89_bucket/th_6-2.jpg (http://s293.photobucket.com/albums/mm64/jjb89_bucket/?action=view&current=6-2.jpg) http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm64/jjb89_bucket/th_1-2.jpg (http://s293.photobucket.com/albums/mm64/jjb89_bucket/?action=view&current=1-2.jpg)

[cgutzmer]

very cool :) looking forward to seeing the final kit!
Chris

[Alcides]

I think is close enough the reality, just if we have an old picture:

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[jjb89]

Very nice pic Alciedes! will be more realistic with some equipment.

Also chevys are riding to the store.;)

[cgutzmer]

I hope to get them up today if all goes well.....
Thanks!
Chris

[jjb89]

Both trucks are in the store;)